Why Investigate Modern Prophecy? | The People Behind the Film

What happens when prophetic predictions collide with politics, faith, and real-world events? In this first episode of Can You Hear Me Now? The Conversation, filmmakers Matthew Thayer and Joy Thayer reveal the personal stories and pivotal moments that inspired their documentary, Can You Hear Me Now? Inside the story: A personal connection to prophecy: Joy shares the remarkable story her mother told about her birth and how prophecy shaped her life. Questions that sparked an investigation: Matthew explains his concerns about political prophecies and the predictions surrounding the 2020 presidential election that prompted the filmmakers to investigate. The interview that changed everything: Matthew & Joy recount how they interviewed Charlie Kirk just two weeks before his death on September 10, 2025, and why they paused production afterward. The bigger questions: Why do people believe God is speaking through modern prophecy? How should those messages be examined, and what happens when they intersect with politics and culture? This behind-the-scenes conversation introduces the people, experiences, and difficult questions behind Can You Hear Me Now?—the documentary investigating modern prophets who claim to hear divine messages shaping America's political and cultural future. Watch the documentary on SalemNOW: https://watch.salemnow.com/series/uNVY3JcQFliB-can-you-hear-me-now Production | Spero Pictures Director/Writer | Matthew Thayer Producer | Joy Thayer Streaming Platform | SalemNOW Official Film Website | CanYouHearMeNowFilm.com This episode includes AI-generated content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.